Christianity Is Not for Wimps

I. THE FOES IN THE FIGHT

A. The Devil (Ephesians 6:11)

1. His wiles (Ephesians 6:11)
2. His darts (Ephesians 6:16)

B. Spiritual Powers (Ephesians 6:12)

1. Principalities
2. Powers
3. Rulers of the darkness of this world
4. Spiritual wickedness in high places

C. Not People (Ephesians 6:12)

II. THE SEVERITY OF THE BATTLE

A. The Place of Authorship (Ephesians 3:1; Ephesians 4:1)

B. The Emphasis of Wording

1. Finally (Ephesians 6:10)
2. The whole armour (Ephesians 6:11, 13)

III. THE HELP AVAILABLE

A. The Person of Our Help (Ephesians 6:10)

1. Be strong in the Lord
2. Be strong in the power of His might

B. The Protection Given (Ephesians 6:11, 13-18)

1. Girdle—of truth (Ephesians 6:14)
2. Breastplate—of righteousness (Ephesians 6:14)
3. Shoes—preparation of the gospel of peace (Ephesians 6:15)
4. Shield—of faith; for the body and armour (Ephesians 6:16)
5. Helmet—of salvation (Ephesians 6:17)
6. Sword (Ephesians 6:17)
7. Prayer and watchfulness (Ephesians 6:18)

IV. THE DESIRED OUTCOME

A. Withstanding (Ephesians 6:13)

B. Standing (Ephesians 6:11, 13, 14)

C. Perseverance (Ephesians 6:18)